In the mandi rate roundup for 13 Aug 2026, Colacasia was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Kanjirappally Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Colacasia Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityColacasia (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.9% below the period average and just 13.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Colacasia rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Attingal Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Kollam Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Aluva Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹3,250 (48.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Colacasia fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Colacasia prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,870. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Colacasia, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kanjirappally Market APMC posted this Colacasia rate on 13 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.